Olive

Q: How do I use #6C8712 in CSS?

You can use #6C8712 in CSS with: background-color: #6C8712; or color: #6C8712; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 135, 18). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 0%, 87%, 47%.

#6C8712

Olive is a neutral dark color with the hex code #6C8712. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 108, 135, 18 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 0%, 87%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olive Color Values

HEX: #6C8712
RGB: 108, 135, 18
HSL: 74°, 76%, 30%
CMYK: 20, 0, 87, 47

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Olive sits at 74° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 76% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, neutral colors like Olive work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Olive in print, the CMYK breakdown of 20%, 0%, 87%, 47% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Olive

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6C8712;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 108, 135, 18;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6C8712',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 20%
M: 0%
Y: 87%
K: 47%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(108, 135, 18)
rgba(108, 135, 18, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 74° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C8712?

#6C8712 is Olive, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 108, 135, 18. It has a hue of 74°, 76% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6C8712?

The RGB color code for #6C8712 is rgb(108, 135, 18). This means it contains 108 red, 135 green, and 18 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Olive a warm or cool color?

Olive (#6C8712) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #6C8712 in CSS?

You can use #6C8712 in CSS with: background-color: #6C8712; or color: #6C8712; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 135, 18). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 0%, 87%, 47%.